Furthermore we can also carry out accident reconstruction involving tyre, grind and slide marks, pedestrian throw distance, speed and movement of pedestrians, coefficient of friction, driver reaction times, mass of vehicles, vehicle performance and vehicle test data. The position of vehicles at impact can all be modelled mathematically in combination with the fundamental laws of motion in order to determine speeds and a reconstruction of events.

Accident investigation case example

A driver was involved in a fatal collision where his vehicle collided with another car exiting a minor junction. He stood accused of causing death by dangerous driving with the accident having resulted in the death of the three young occupants of the other vehicle.

How can our accident reconstruction expert help?

Our expert was able to show that, in terms of the time available, vehicle speeds, the available visibility and driver reaction times, the defendant had no chance in avoiding the collision, and that the cause of the incident was actually the actions of the other driver pulling out of the junction.

Our accident reconstruction expert can:

Check the methodology and conclusions obtained on behalf of the prosecution.

Re-interpret the findings in the light of your client’s version of events.

Examine additional evidence.

Prepare reports or Section 9 Statements for use in both criminal and civil courts.

Attend court to give evidence, or to support the defence counsel by assisting with cross-examination.

Trial outcome

At the Crown Court the Crown’s expert agreed with our expert’s findings and the judge halted the trial after the prosecution had presented its evidence and the Crown’s expert had been cross-examined.